Is Westminster, MA 01473 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Westminster is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 44% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #241 of 362 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Westminster housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Westminster, MA 01473 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 1% to $600,990. Overall, Westminster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Worcester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Westminster ranks #241 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fayville 01745 (0% sold over asking) or Worcester 01608 (0% sold over asking), while Leicester 01524 (80% sold over asking) and Cherry Valley 01611 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Westminster real estate
Is Westminster a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Westminster, MA 01473 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Westminster?
The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Westminster sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Westminster?
About 1.28% of a home’s value a year in Worcester County, or roughly $5,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Westminster?
The median sale price was $600,990 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $302 per square foot.
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